All patrons must comply with the pool rules. While we hope every patron has a memorable and enjoyable experience at the pool, safety and prevention are the number one priority of The Swimming Swan at Christopher High School Aquatics Center and thus all rules will be enforced.
General Rules
1. All persons entering the facility, swimmers and non-swimmers, must pay admission (children under 2 years old are free)
2. Children under the age of 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult in order to enter CHS Aquatics Center.
3. All bags and personal belongings are subject to search upon entering the facility for your safety.
4. All swim attire must be checked at the ticket counter upon entering the facility.
5. Glass bottles/containers are not permitted. All containers need to be plastic or aluminum.
6. Outside food or drinks are permitted inside the facility as long as the food is properly stored in containers such as lunch boxes or ice-coolers no longer than 16” in width.
7. The eating and drinking of food and drinks must be contained to the designated food areas.
8. Pop up tents/canopies, umbrellas or personal barbeques are NOT permitted in the facility.
9. No rain checks.
Rest Break Policy: Staff will clear the play pool and competition pool at 1:00pm and 3:00pm for 10 minutes. Swimmers under the age of 18 must exit the pool during this time and will be encouraged to use the restroom and re-apply sunscreen. The reason we are implementing a rest break policy is because statistics show that facilities who have implemented these policies have less accidental fecal releases and less tired swimmer rescues than those that do not use rest breaks.
Aquatic Facility and Pool Rules
Pool rules are subject to change, with or without notice.
1. For your safety, ALWAYS obey the pool rules and follow the directions of Lifeguards and Aquatics staff at all times. The Aquatics Staff has the authority to enforce all rules for your safety. Failure to obey staff or safety rules may result in expulsion from the facility.
2. General admittance is by current Monthly Pass, Summer Pool Pass or daily drop-in fee. Children under age 2 are free.
3. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16 or older while in the facility.
4. Children 6 years old and younger and those persons with disabilities who cannot manage for themselves must be under the immediate supervision of a responsible person aged 16 or older while in any pool or water feature. There is a maximum of two (2) non-swimmers under 6 years old to one (1) adult, parent/guardian or responsible person aged 16 or older.
5. Persons showing disrespect to others, unruly behavior, or use of inappropriate language will be asked to leave the facility.
6. All swimmers must shower before entering the pools.
7. No running on the pool deck or other paved areas of the facility.
8. No dunking, riding or standing on shoulders, rough play or throwing objects permitted in or around the pool.
9. No diving or jumping from the sides of the pool. Use the designated areas.
10. Swimmers must wear proper swimwear. Cut-off jeans, shorts, sweatpants, tank tops, undergarments, and or T-shirts are prohibited. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted.
11. Infants and children 3 years and under must wear a swim diaper AND a bathing suit or re-usable plastic diaper cover at all times while in any of the pools.
12. This is a smoke, tobacco and alcohol free facility.
13. GUM IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THE FACILITY.
14. Portable radios, CD players and other electronic devices may only be used with headphones.
15. Floating objects are NOT permitted in the water including water wings and inflatable toys. Coast Guard approved life jackets are permitted in the Activity Pool only.
16. Animals are not permitted in the facility with the exception of seeing-eye or guide dogs.
17. Inappropriate touching or other public displays of affection are not permitted.
18. Please have fun, use the facility safely and at your own risk.
Diving Board Rules
There are two diving boards at CHS Aquatics Center. The following rules are in place to prevent head, neck and back injuries:
1. No diving or jumping from the sides of the pool. Use the designated areas.
2. Children under 13 years old are required to have a green wristband in order to use the diving boards.
3. Only one person on the diving board at a time.
4. Only one person on the ladder at a time.
5. Dive only off the end of the diving board. Diving off the side of a diving board might result in striking the side of the pool.
6. Do not bounce more than once on the end of a diving board to avoid missing the edge or slipping off the diving board.
7. Do not run on the diving board.
8. No flips or twists allowed.
9. No goggles on while using the diving board.
10. Swim away from the diving board after entering the water. Do not cross in front of the other diving board.
11. For your safety, do not use goggles or ear plugs when diving off the board.
Waterslide Rules
Lifejackets and goggles are not permitted on the large open slide, large tunnel slide or the AquaPlay tunnel slide. Children may wear goggles and lifejackets on the AquaPlay open slide.
Open Slide:
Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs. (136 kg).
1. Children under 48 inches (1.22 m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
2. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head bands.
3. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted.
4. Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single riders ONLY!
5. Never form human chains.
6. Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back.
7. Riders must wait for the attendant’s start signal before starting the ride.
8. Keep arms and hands inside the flumes at all times.
9. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
10. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by the splash pool attendant and exit quickly.
11. A life jacket cannot be worn on the slide.
WARNING: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Tunnel Slide:
Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs. (136 kg).
1. Children under 48 inches (1.22 m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
2. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head bands.
3. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted.
4. Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single Riders ONLY!
5. A life jacket cannot be worn on the slide.
6. Never form human chains.
7. Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at the ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting the flume).
8. Riders must wait for the attendant’s start signal before starting the ride.
9. Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a stop in the shutdown lane or pool.
10. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
11. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by the splash pool attendant and exit quickly.
WARNING: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
AquaPlay Waterslides:
Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs. (136 kg).
1.Tunnel Slide: Children under 40” (1.02 m) tall are not permitted to ride the slide over 8’ high.
2. Open Slide: Children under 36” tall are not permitted to ride the slide under 8’ high.
3. Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head bands.
4. Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted.
5. Keep legs, arms and hands inside the flume at all times.
6. Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single riders ONLY!
7. A life jacket cannot be worn on the slide.
8. Never form human chains.
9. Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or in a sitting position.
10. Riders must wait for the attendant start signal before starting the ride.
11. Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
12. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by the splash pool attendant and exit quickly.
WARNING: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Wristbands
Swim Tests
Swim tests will be administered for children under 13 years old to swim in the green banded areas of the pool (competition pool). All patrons passing the swim test will be given a green band. A green band is required to be able to use the diving boards.
The swim test consists of swimming 25 yards with your face in the water without stopping or putting your feet down to touch the bottom of the pool (you may lift your head to breathe or use side breathing but may not stop to take a breath).
Patrons ages 13 years and older may be asked to take the swim test if they appear to be struggling. For their safety, if they are unable to pass the swim test, they will not be able to swim in the green-banded area. If someone is unwilling to take a swim test, they will not be able to swim in the green-banded areas.
Swan Aquatics Staff Members have the authority to retest anyone with a green wristband who appears to be struggling and may remove their wristband if they are unable to pass the swim test when retested.
Waterslide Height Requirements
- The height requirement for the large open slide and tunnel slide is 48”. The black star band is the only accepted band for this slide.
- The height requirement for the tunnel slide on the AquaPlay structure is 40”. Anyone wearing a black star or purple stripe wristband can ride this slide.
- The height requirement for the open slide on the AquaPlay structure is 36”. Anyone wearing a black star, purple stripe or yellow stripe wristband can ride this slide.
NOTE: A child NOT wearing a black star, purple stripe or yellow stripe wristband MAY NOT USE THE SLIDES. The child first needs to have their height measured and be issued a wristband. Lifeguards will enforce the height requirement for the slides.
Swimming Equipment
Please ensure you return any borrowed equipment after use.
Kick boards: Kick boards can be used to build leg strength and add variety to your lap swimming. Please be considerate of others not desiring to swim at a slow pace in the same lane.
Pull Buoys: A pull buoy or leg float is a figure-eight shaped piece of foam used in swim workouts. Swimmers place the buoy between the legs (between their thighs or their ankles) to provide support to the body without kicking the legs; this allows the swimmer to focus on training only their arms and developing both endurance and upper body strength.
Snack Shack
Snacks, popsicles, sunscreen, swim diapers and water are for sale in the Snack Shack at Christopher High School Aquatics Center. Cash or Card is accepted, there are no on-going tabs allowed.
Appropriate Swimming Attire
Appropriate bathing suit attire must be worn in the swimming pools at all times. Lifeguards will enforce these rules and address any person not in compliance with this attire.
These suits are acceptable:
Not allowed in the pool are cover-ups, tank tops, t-shirts, cut-off shorts, basketball shorts, etc. Here are some examples of clothes not allowed in the pool:
